Import/export HS code 84518030: Textile finishing machines
Machines used for dressing, coating, or finishing textiles
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,336,201 |
| Germany | 313,646 |
| United States | 192,437 |
| Austria | 173,607 |
| Netherlands | 85,061 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 751,808 | 584,393 | -167,415 |
| Germany | 313,646 | 0 | -313,646 |
| United States | 190,561 | 1,876 | -188,685 |
| Austria | 71,133 | 102,474 | +31,341 |
| Netherlands | 70,564 | 14,497 | -56,067 |
| Romania | 0 | 37,988 | +37,988 |
| China | 31,012 | 2,102 | -28,910 |
| Belgium | 21,616 | 0 | -21,616 |
| Ireland | 0 | 8,343 | +8,343 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,768 | +3,768 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,358,801 |
| Germany | 348,727 |
| China | 197,289 |
| Austria | 173,607 |
| Romania | 37,988 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 774,408 | 584,393 | -190,015 |
| Germany | 348,727 | 0 | -348,727 |
| China | 191,606 | 5,683 | -185,923 |
| Austria | 71,133 | 102,474 | +31,341 |
| Romania | 0 | 37,988 | +37,988 |
| United Kingdom | 30,889 | 0 | -30,889 |
| Netherlands | 12,883 | 14,497 | +1,614 |
| United States | 23,721 | 1,876 | -21,845 |
| Ireland | 0 | 8,343 | +8,343 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,768 | +3,768 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,388,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 551,674 |
| Air transport | 272,523 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 812,821 | 575,371 | -237,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 545,991 | 5,683 | -540,308 |
| Air transport | 94,555 | 177,968 | +83,413 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,286,677 |
| Southampton | 189,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 168,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,495 |
| London | 110,400 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 796,248 | 490,429 | -305,819 |
| Southampton | 189,851 | 0 | -189,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 168,862 | 0 | -168,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,320 | 122,175 | +77,855 |
| London | 52,066 | 58,334 | +6,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,398 | 14,497 | -72,901 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,304 | 38,458 | -846 |
| Killingholme | 57,681 | 0 | -57,681 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,525 | 15,858 | +6,333 |
| Felixstowe | 6,706 | 2,102 | -4,604 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 618,311 |
| China | 181,672 |
| Romania | 69,390 |
| Slovakia | 58,995 |
| Belgium | 43,232 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 567,274 | 51,037 | -516,237 |
| China | 176,000 | 5,672 | -170,328 |
| Romania | 0 | 69,390 | +69,390 |
| Slovakia | 58,995 | 0 | -58,995 |
| Belgium | 43,232 | 0 | -43,232 |
| Italy | 0 | 39,077 | +39,077 |
| India | 34,480 | 0 | -34,480 |
| Turkey | 0 | 20,819 | +20,819 |
| Dominican Republic | 0 | 16,163 | +16,163 |
| Mexico | 12,058 | 0 | -12,058 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 864,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 252,918 |
| Air transport | 5,672 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 796,995 | 67,200 | -729,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,364 | 132,554 | +12,190 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,672 | +5,672 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 581,605 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 242,930 |
| Southampton | 197,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,037 |
| Felixstowe | 34,480 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 565,442 | 16,163 | -549,279 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,376 | 132,554 | +22,178 |
| Southampton | 197,073 | 0 | -197,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 51,037 | +51,037 |
| Felixstowe | 34,480 | 0 | -34,480 |
| Heysham | 9,988 | 0 | -9,988 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,672 | +5,672 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84518030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for dressing, coating, or finishing textiles